Inspirational poetry

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The poems you see here are not in "Coffee with Jesus." I hope you enjoy them!

When I am confused,

Anxious, or scared,

I an find comfort

In Jesus' care.

Because of HIs wisdom,

Because of His plan,

Because I know Jesus,

In faith I can stand.

WHen I become tired,

When my patience are think

I an find rest

From my Savior within.

Because of HIs power,

Because of HIs strength,

Because i know Jesus,

I can get through each day.

When I'm being tested,

When trials I face,

I can get past them

With Jesus' grace.

Because He is faithful

I have hope from above;

Because I know Jesus,

Because of HIs love

Because I Know Jesus

When I am confused,Anxious, or scared,I an find comfortIn Jesus' care.Because of His wisdom,Because of His plan,Because I know Jesus,In faith I can stand.When I become tired,When my patience are thinI can find restFrom my Savior within.Because of His power,Because of His strength,Because i know Jesus,I can get through each day.When I'm being tested,When trials I face,I can get past themWith Jesus' grace.Because He is faithfulI have hope from above;Because I know Jesus,Because of His love.

Give to the needyWhen I am in need?Forgive an offenderSeven times seventy?

Pray for the oneWho's caused me great pain?Lend to a brotherAnd expect not to gain?

Show love to my neighborAs I do my own life?Sing songs of praiseWhen in sorrow or strife?Give up my plansTo follow your own?Go where you send meWhen the place I don't know?

I don't understand Lord;Your ways I can't see.But because you have said soI will Lord, for thee.

I'm Crazy

Is it crazy for me to love someoneWith all of my heart and soul?Is it crazy for me to give to HimEverything I own?Is it crazy for me to trust in God,To believe in all He's promised?Is it crazy for me to imitate HimBeing pure, and loving, and honest?Is it crazy for me to give my heartTo one who's love is true?Is it crazy for me to give my lifeFor a life eternal and new?Is it crazy to choose a better way;To follow God's faithful word?Then call me crazy, crazy I'll be'Cause I'm crazy for the Lord.

Lucinda Berry Hill

All I Need

Your love.Lord, your unconditional,Everlasting love.It means more to me than anything;Anything that I can see,Or do, or touch.It means more to meThan any pleasureThat I may have today;A pleasure that lastsFor only a moment.Your love lasts forever.Thank you for your love, Lord.Though it's sometimes undeservedYou give it freely,Completely.Nothing else is requiredWhen your love is felt.Somehow it coversAll of ones needsAnd all of ones desires.Gracious and unfailing,That isYour love.

Lucinda Berry HillPsalm 145;8-21

The Beginning

A darkness above the oceangives way to rays of lightemerging from the horizon.A new day's begun.

A seed covered in soil,fed by light, watered by rain,watched over by its maker.Life has begun.

A sky filled with promise;rain watering the ground, and sunshine warming the air.Spring times's begun.

A man filled with mercyoffering His nail-scarred handand you take it.Heaven's begun.

Lucinda Berry Hill

In His Care

Are your day times filled with worry?Are your nights filled with complaints?Seek the Lord and His compassion.Find comfort in His embrace.

The sparrow won't go hungry.They're in our Father's care.Are you not more importantThan a sparrow in the air?

Trust in God each step you take.Don't wonder what will follow. Find something good in each today,And let God worry 'bout tomorrow.

No Expiration Date

Wouldn't it be greatIf there were no expiration dates.

If milk would never go bad,And bread wouldn't turn green,If coupons could be used any time,And sales would last forever?

Would't it be greatIf the best thing in lifeCould be used wherever, whenever, and forever?

It can be.

God's love:He's available at all times.His mercy can be sought again and again.It's never too late to call on His name.His promises never change.His grace never runs out.

God's love has no expiration date.

Lucinda Berry HillPsalm 100

Looking For Clouds

When I was youngI'd lie in the grassAnd gaze at the wide open sky.I'd look at the cloudsSeeing pictures in themAs they would slowly past by.

Some may have been thickAnd fearfully dark,Some clouds looked soft as white cotton.Some poured down rain,Some buckets of snow,And some clouds will not be forgotten.

Today when I lookAt clouds in the sky,I search with great expectation.I look for the Christ,My Savior's return.I look with anticipation.

Revelation 1:1-8Lucinda Berry Hill

A Light In The Darkness

Though I struggle with some difficultiesI hold my head up high,For it's my Lord and SaviorThat I trust in day and night.Sometimes it may seem doubtfulThat the Lord, God hears my plea,But He's the all-knowing oneAnd I wait on Him to lead.As long as I take focusOn His promise made to all,I can bear all things that hinder meFor He outweighs them all.Hardships, let them come my wayMy love for Him won't waiver,For they are only here todayBut His love, it is forever.

2 Corinthians 4:6-18Lucinda Berry Hill

So Shall It Be

When I tell God my desiresThen put my trust in Him,Asking for His willAsking in Christ's name;When I give to Him my prayersAnd say, "So shall it be,"My soul rests in contentmentKnowing God will take care of me.Whatever dreams come true,Whatever desires fadeIn my soul there'll be peace'Cause I know to God I prayed.I must be where He wants me.Things must be as they're meant.'Cause I gave it to the Lord,So shall it be, Amen.

Numbers 5:22 KJVJerimiah 17:7-8Lucinda Berry Hill

Keep Your Chin Up

When you're feeling saddenedDon't be in despair.Keep your chin upFor comfort is there.When you're feeling tiredDon't quit and lie down.Keep your chin upThere's strength to be found.When you face the enemyDon't duck down in fear.Keep your chin upFor courage is there.When you need protection,Your body and mind,Keep your chin upFor there you will findThe hand of GodHolding youIn all of His love and glory.

Psalm 4:1-8Lucinda Berry Hill

Family Love

He put on her sweaterand tied her shoes.Then out the door they went;hand in hand, across the yard,down the hill,to the end of the driveway.When they reached the crossroadshe held her hand tighter.As they walked alonghe pointed out the beautiful flowersand the poisonous plants.Sometimes she tarried behindgetting distracted by an inviting soundor an attractive viewand being temptedto go in a different direction.But he would stop and wait for her,never letting her far from his sight.They continued the walk together.When she got tiredhe swooped her up in his armsand carried her home.She squeezed his neckand smiled with gratefulness.He smiled backwith the love that he felt for his granddaughter.

How much more are we loved by our God.He always provides a helping hand,a gentle lead,and a voice of wisdom.He allows us our space,but never leaves our presenceand when we're weak or tired,His grace carries us on.

What an awesome lovebetween a man and his grandchild,and even more love from Abba, Father.

Lucinda Berry Hill

Time Well Spent

When I leave this world To be with the LordAnd my time is all that I take,How sure will I beWhen I open my bookAnd show what I've brought to the gate.How many monthsDid I take the timeTo care for the sick and the lonely?How many daysDid I send out a smileEven to those who're less friendly?How often were timesI'd search through His wordHoping to grow from within?How much of my timeDid I spend on my kneesWith thanksgiving and praises to Him?How many weeks Were spent being selfish,Hoping to hide from the Lord?How many seasonsOr will it be momentsDid I spend in sharing God's word?What will my book showOf time spent in worship;More time in His word or sin?How sure will I beWhen I take to the LordMy journal of time spent with Him?

Lucinda Berry HillGalatians 6:1-10

An Added Gift

Sometimes we don't know how to talkWhen to our Lord we pray,But the Holy Spirit speaks for usHe knows just what to say.He shows us of what's right and wrongHe helps us understandThe will of God, His grace and mercy,His love for all the land.He gives us courage to take new steps,And strength when we are weak.He gives us wisdom in making choices,And kindness when we speak.He fills us with a strong desireTo spend time with the Lord;To be with Him in thought and prayerAnd learning from His word.No better gift could God have givenFor each of us to formAn intimate relationshipWith Jesus Christ, our Lord.

John 14:15-27Lucinda Berry Hill

God Chose You

God chose you for leadership:To teach and guide the course.God chose you for sacrifice:To do for others first.God chose you for service:To feed, to wash, to care.God chose you for honor:A crown of joy to wear.God chose you. He knew youCould handle the heavy chore.God chose you for mothering:To bless you ever more.

Children bring lasting delight to your soul.

Proverb 29:17Lucinda Berry Hill

His Last Supper

What a wonderful man was HeWho came from Bethany.In Jerusalem He was greeted, "Blessed is the King."They laid their cloaks across the groundTo show Him their respect.They laid out branches, leaves, and palms,A symbol of success.He taught them all that they should knowEspecially to love;To love your neighbor as yourself,And the Lord, God up above.He ate with them a special mealBut before they sat to eat,He went to His disciplesAnd with love, He washed their feet.He shared with them the bread and fruitThat was poured into a cup.He told them it was His last to drink'Till His Father took Him up."This is my body," He took the bread."Do this and remember me.This is my blood poured out for all;My blood can set you free."He warned them of the next few daysAnd promised them a friend;A friend of truth and purityWhose love would never end.Together they sang hymns of praise;Hymns of glory, peace, and honorTo the man that they had come to knowAnd the man that He called Father.From there He took them on a walk.He led them to a mount,And on the lower slopes He prayedIn the garden where He knelt.He prayed that He'd be glorifiedSo His Father would be too,And the love that He had given HimWould be given me and you.And so this man who came to beOur master, friend, and brotherHad shown His love to all of usEven at His last supper.

The Beginning

A darkness above the oceangives way to rays of lightemerging from the horizon.

A new day's begun.

A seed covered in soil,fed by light, watered by rain,watched over by its maker.

Life has begun

A sky filled with promise;rain watering the ground,and sunshine warming the air.

Springtime's begun.

A man filled with mercyoffers His nail-scarred handand you take it.

Heaven's begun.

Lucinda Berry HillJohn 20:24-31

His Eyes

You've got your Father's eyes.You've got His nose, His laugh, His smile.He gave them to you long beforeHe made you as His child.Everything you are;That was made and given you,Is from your flawless Father.You're everything He planned for you.You've got your Father's hands.You've got His ears, you've got His lips.He knew your voice before you spoke.He made your heart and gave you gifts.In His mind He saw you.You were perfect from the start.'Cause perfect is all that God creates;Perfect you, perfect me, perfect hearts.

Lucinda Berry HillPsalm 139:13-16

Direction Given

I needed directionYou gave it to me.I needed a reasonYou led me to see.You gave me an optionThat I chose to takeWith you here beside meThe first step I'll make.It's scary to embark onSomething totally newBut I trust in you, FatherThat you'll see me through.You'll give me the courageAnd confidence I needTo follow this planYou've blessed me to see.I'll give you the gloryFor the goals that I reachFor without you to guide meI could not achieve.May others come callingTo you for a plan.May you answer their prayersAnd give them your hand.

Isaiah 48:17-19Lucinda Berry

Who Is The Holy Spirit

He's the Spirit of God.He lives everywhere.Where'r we goHe will be there.He's the all-knowing spirit,The teacher of truth.He lives inside meAnd will live inside you.He's powerful and holy.He's a helper to all.He's someone, not somethingAnd knows and sees all.He's the Spirit of God,The Spirit eternal.He is ever present andWill always be faithful.

1 Corinthians 2:9-16Lucinda Berry Hill

Lift With Your Knees

Are you burdened with a bundleOf cares and special needs?Are your concerns mounting higher?Then lift them with your knees.

Are you carrying 'round a heavy load,A weight from shameful deeds?Are you laden with temptations?Then lift them with your knees.

Has your life been touched with blessings?Have you received the King of kings?Is your heart filled with many thanks?Then lift them with your knees.

In His Arms

Cradled in God's loving arms,He calms my anxious heart.

He chases all my fears awayAnd helps me through the dark.He helps me rest upon His name;To let Him take my cares.I close my eyes and I seeHis arms are waiting there.He renews my strength, restores my hope.My troubles seem to fade,And peace replaces sadnessWhen I'm in His sweet embrace.No matter what the case may beI know He'll life my heart.No where do I feel more secureThan cradled in His arms.

He is Faithful

As life seemed dark and frightening,

Hopeless, and unfair,I looked outside and I sawGod's glory setting there.A rainbow touched the sky that mornIn all its brilliant colors,And reminded me of God's faithfulnessTo me and to all others.I witnessed His power in the shadesOf colors that I saw.It calmed and reassured me;That Gd is in control.How gracious is our FatherOf all heaven and of earth.He's merciful and lovingAnd faithful to His word.

I Have a Purpose

There were many times I sat alone.I didn't want it to be that wayBut I didn't want to call on any oneFor fear I many intrude.I felt so different from everybody else.I felt like I had no choices.I felt like I had no purpose.I felt like I would never feel happiness.This pain that I felt only went awayIf I closed my eyes and went to sleep.

God had been a part of my lifeBut that wasn't enough to pull meOut of the darkness.Now God IS my lifeAnd the light I live in is His light.

I know now that I am differentBecause God wanted me to be,But I am just as important as others.Abilities that others haveAre gifts from God,And I too, have received many gifts.My purpose, is to live my life for God,So others will know Him tooAnd will receive His gift of eternal life.This gives me happiness, living for GodAnd I now have brighter hopes for tomorrow.

When I am confused,

Anxious, or scared,

I an find comfort

In Jesus' care.

Because of HIs wisdom,

Because of His plan,

Because I know Jesus,

In faith I can stand.

WHen I become tired,

When my patience are think

I an find rest

From my Savior within.

Because of HIs power,

Because of HIs strength,

Because i know Jesus,

I can get through each day.

When I'm being tested,

When trials I face,

I can get past them

With Jesus' grace.

Because He is faithful

I have hope from above;

Because I know Jesus,

Because of HIs love.

Let's Pray for Each Other

We may not know each other's names,Nor have seen each other's faces.We may not know each other's needs,But together we can raise them.

We may be struggling with an anger,With temptation, guilt, or pain.We may be wrestling with a choice,A decision, or a change.

I'll pray for you, will you pray for me?Let us lift each other up.Let us pray for one anotherIn the love that Christ has taught.

And let us pray in thankfulnessFor all He gives and does.Let us recognize His faithfulnessAnd praise Him with our love.

Anxious, or scared,

I an find comfort

In Jesus' care.

Because of HIs wisdom,

Because of His plan,

Because I know Jesus,

In faith I can stand.

WHen I become tired,

When my patience are think

I an find rest

From my Savior within.

Because of HIs power,

Because of HIs strength,

Because i know Jesus,

I can get through each day.

When I'm being tested,

When trials I face,

I can get past them

With Jesus' grace.

Because He is faithful

I have hope from above;

Because I know Jesus,

Because of HIs love.

Keeping Good Thoughts

When we meditate on God,

On thoughts of peace and goodness,

Our hearts they are right with the Son.

When we think on negativity,

On anger, gloom, or worry,

We are meditating on sin, the evil one.

The thought of giving him

A place to dwell inside of me

Shudders me and makes me feel ashamed.

'Tis yet another reason

For keeping thoughts of goodness,

And not thought of selfishness or hate.

Let us not give into frustration,

Difficulties, or pride;

Let us keep from all negatives and sin.

Let us think as God would have us,

On what is good and right and loving,

Keeping our hearts and minds upon Him.

Make Room for Jesus

Clean up your heart for Jesus.Prepare Him a place to stay.He can only live where love grows.Make room in your heat this day.

Clean up all places of darkness,Sweep away all anger and hate,Wash out all hints of impurity,And change from your self-pleasing ways.

Fold up your tongue of filth and lies,Put away all thought of bitterness,Air out your heart of evil desires,Of greed, and lust, and deceitfulness.

Make room in your heart for Jesus.Make it like Heaven above.He's holy, and righteous, and worthy,

Of a heart made pure for His love.

Another Day, Another Chance

"Thank you for this day, Lord",I pray to Him each day;Thanking Him for another chanceTo live my life His way.

Another day to turn from sinTo stomp the devil out,To ask for grace and forgivenessAnd turn my life around.I thank Him for another dayTo do His work and spread His word,To make a difference in one's lifeTo show the way up to the Lord.I thank Him for another dayA chance to make Him proud;To live the way that He has taughtTo love others all around.Another day to give Him thanksTo show Him all my love,To give my life o'er to Him,To praise Him up above.

"Thank you for this day Lord,And may others thank you too.May we make the mostOf the time you giveAnd live our lives for you. Amen."Lucinda Berry Hill

Keeping Good Thoughts

When we meditate on God,

On thoughts of peace and goodness,

Our hearts they are right with the Son.

When we think on negativity,

On anger, gloom, or worry,

We are meditating on sin, the evil one.

The thought of giving him

A place to dwell inside of me

Shudders me and makes me feel ashamed.

'Tis yet another reason

For keeping thoughts of goodness,

And not thought of selfishness or hate.

Let us not give into frustration,

Difficulties, or pride;

Let us keep from all negatives and sin.

Let us think as God would have us,

On what is good and right and loving,

Keeping our hearts and minds upon Him.

I Found My Place

Often times I felt a sadnessHaving no place I could go.I felt there's no place I belonged.I felt lost and quite alone.But now when I've been pushed aside,I turn away and then,I see the one who loves me true,And loves me with no end.My God, my Father, has chosen me,Yes, me to be His child.He adopted me, He welcomed me,He embraced me with His arms.The joy I feel I can't explain;A peaceful, comfort from within.Once I felt I had no place,Then I found my place with Him.I found my place with Jesus,With His Father up above.I found my place in His family,And He's welcomed me with love.

Without His Love

Without His loveWhere would I be;Without the loveHe gives to me?I'd be aloneIn shame and sin,Without His loveThe dark would win.

Without His loveWhere would I be;Without the loveHe gives to me?I'd have no feelingOf peace or hope,Without His loveI could not cope.

I would be empty,My insides cold,Without His loveThat fills my soul;Without the loveHe gives to me;Without His loveWhere would I be?

Gethsemane and Me

My Father:He made the mangerThat Jesus laid in.He made the mount That He taught on.He made the garden That Jesus prayed in.He made the treeThat He hung on.

How amazing it is to meThat a man such as this;So powerful,So wise,So perfect,Would also make me,And love me as His child.

Genesis 2:1-7Lucinda Berry Hill

He Is PleasedI saw you just the other dayStanding firmly in Gods's word,Trying to share with othersWhat's commanded by the Lord.People they were laughing.They scoffed and put you down.The closed their ears and shut their minds;It was you against the crowd.But God was very pleased with youFor what you'd spoken of.You boldly shared the word of God,And you did it out of love..Don't let those times discourage you,When others fail to hear.Remember Jesus faced the sameBut His love, it persevered.Yes, God is very pleased with youFor being faithful to His word,For standing firm in what is right;God's kingdom and not the world.Lucinda Berry HillHebrews 10:32-39

Words With Change

To say "forgive me"Is not enough.They're simply wordsBorn of the tongue.But words of truth,Born of the heart,Are followed byA fresh, new start:Putting awayAll lust and hate,Lies and gossip,And vile ways.Supporting your wordsWith action and deed,With changes in lifeThat all will see.Saying "forgive me"Is only a phrase.Truth can be foundIn changing your ways.So ask the good LordTo forgive you your sins,And show Him your heartBy change from within.

"...go now and leave your life of sin." John 8:11

Lucinda Berry HillLuke 7:36-50

Just To Be

Sometimes I need to talk,Need to speak of my concerns.And sometimes I needTo ask for help; To guide me through life's storms.Sometimes I want to thank Him;To lift my praises up. And sometimes I wantJust to beQuiet in His love.

In His presence I want to be,Where I feel I am meAll I am is welcomed there;In His love, In His care.Nothing to do, no need to speak,In His presenceJust to be.

Sometimes I have a special need,In faith I bring it to Him.And sometimes just to share my thoughts,I have His full attention.Sometimes I want to praise His nameFor all He's given of.And sometimes I want Just to beQuiet in His love.

Lucinda Berry HillPsalm 16:7-11

Hands For Jesus

I will be your hands Lord,That feed your hungry children.I will give them shelter,Who haven't any home.I will be your lips Lord,To voice your words of wisdom.I will be your tongue,To teach what's right and wrong.I will be your voice Lord,To speak courage and direction.I will be your hands,To give a pat of praise.I will give your love Lord,To all, without condition.I will be your arms,To give a warm embrace.I will be your hands Lord,To clothe your children warmly.I will be your gentle touch,To comfort those in pain.I will be your feet Lord,To walk with those who're lonely.I will be your hands for you,And love all in your name.

Lucinda Berry Hill

Choose Your Road

It's said, life's like a journey;Like a walk on chosen roads.You have a choice on how to live;On which you choose to go.

Do you choose a road that twists in darknessOr a road that is well-lit,A road that leads to a dead end trap,Or a road that never ends,A road that's known to get you lost, Or a road that's tested true?The choice is yours to make in life,Now which one will you choose?

If you should find you're getting lostStop at once and turn around.Choose the road that's best for you;The road that's heaven bound.

Lucinda Berry HillJohn 8:12Isaiah 33:15-1

Because I Know Jesus

When I am confused,Anxious, or scared,I can find comfortIn Jesus' care.Because of His wisdom, Because of His plan,Because I know Jesus,In faith I can stand.When I become tired,When my patience are thinI can find restFrom my Savior within.Because of His power,Because of His strength,Because I know Jesus,I can get through each day.When I'm being tempted,When trials I face,I can get past themWith Jesus' grace.Because He is faithfulI have hope from above;Because I know Jesus,Because of His love.

He'll Make It Good

Often times we look at lifeAnd find only despair.We wonder how things came to be;We feel anger, hurt, and fear.We may be living in loneliness,Or in dark and evil sin,We may be hindered by our health,Or a brokenness within.But if we trust in Jesus ChristIf we look to Him for strength,He'll nourish us with His loveAnd bless us with His grace.Then when we look at days gone byAnd then at our today,We'll see the power of our GodAnd the good that He has made.

Lucinda Berry HillGenesis 50:15-21

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Romans 8:28

Time For A Friend

He wants to be a friend to us.He calls us to His side.How can we be a friend to HimIf we don't take the time?How can we get to know HimAnd understand His ways,If we don't listen to His wordsOr care 'bout what He says?Why should He want to help usWhen we find we're in a bind,If we don't also share our joys;If we don't take the time?How can we keep a friend like HimIf we don't stay in touch?We need to share, to spend some time,It doesn't take that much.He wants to be a friend to us;A friend to last all time.We need to know a friend like that.We need to take the time.

Lucinda Berry HillJohn 15:9-17

The Time Is Now

We'll not know the time of day;He'll come like a thief in the night.We'll hear the trumpet and be changedIn the twinkling of an eye.In the twinkling of an eye, it's saidThat's how sudden it will be.Blink your eye and you will findWe'll have no time to speak.No time to say "I'm sorry Lord."No time for us to pray.No time to turn our lives from sin.The time is now, today.Repent, and live for Jesus Christ.He's giving us the time.Accept His love, and be changedIn the twinkling of an eye.

Lucinda Berry Hill1 Corinthians 15:45-58

A Masterpiece

It's an original.It's one of a kind.The image is pure and sharp.The message it sends,"An eternal love."It reaches to your heart.

A gracious gift.A sole design.Available to all.One needn't pay or work for it,Just make a faithful call.

A masterpiece.A perfect plan.Hung for all to see."It is finished," Jesus said.Our salvation is complete.

Lucinda Berry HillJohn 19:30Ephesians 2:1-10

Take Time For Prayer

When the sunshine awakes you And you begin your day,When you wake up your familyAnd send the on their way,When you're headed for workOr on your way to a class,Preparing yourselfFor a speech, test, or task,Take time for prayer.

When you're spending your dayWith a friend at the mall,Or a special event,Or playing some ball,Whether you're doing your dutiesThat need to be done,Or allowing yourselfSome leisure and fun,Take time for prayer.

When you're a little unsureOf a decision to make,When you feel you need guidance,Wisdom, or strength,When you see that you've made it Through some pretty rough days,When you see you've been blessedIn so many ways,Take time for prayer.

Ephesians 6:10-18Lucinda Berry Hill

When The Stone Was Rolled Away

Tears of grief were all aroundFor the man they thought they'd lost;When Jesus Christ was crucified,When He died up on a cross.Life was frightening and dark;No hope, no joy, no faith,Until they came and saw the sightWhen the stone was rolled away.Then joyfulness had filled their heartsWhen they saw Him with their eyes.They knew He spoke with faithful words,For from death He did arise.So once a life of hopelessness,Today a life of faith;A peace was found not known beforeWhen the stone was rolled away.And now we feel that same delightAs He lives with us this day;For He took His place within our heartsWhen the stone was rolled away.

Lucinda Berry Hill

A Book With Promise

In the corner of the roomThere stands a tableMade of Cherry wood andTopped with glass.And on the bottom shelfThere lies a book.Since 'twas writtenThere's been many years gone past.It's set up soTo make a good appearance,But up close It's covered in thick dust.I guess no one hasTaken time to read it.Suppose they're all to busyWith work and such.Don't these people knowOf its importance?They look at it As just an age-old book.But what's insideCould change their lives foreverIf they would onlyTake the time and really look.For it's a book filledWith hope and inspiration.A book of love,And faith, and sacrifice;There it's written,You'll have a life eternalFor He died for us,Our Savior, Jesus Christ.When you see This dusty book upon a shelf,Or hidden in a cornerFrom the light,Brush it off And let your heart inside it,For in this age-old bookThere is new life.

John 14:1-6Lucinda Berry Hill

Count and Grow

Count the crosses that you see.Count them one by one.And with each cross, count a giftYou've been given from above.All good things, each perfect giftIs sent down from our God.Take a moment and count a giftEach time you see a cross.Count the simple things in life;The wind that cools your face.Just find one thing that pleases youAnd bring to Him the praise.Count the crosses that you seeAnd with each cross a gift.You'll grow in love, in hope, and faith,And be ever close to Him.

Lucinda Berry HillPhilippians 4:4-9

When No Means Yes

I cried and I begged of Him,"God, please let me have this one thing."But God full of love and wisdom,He answered no to me.Then He held and strengthened meAnd brought me through those days.Today I have a grateful heartFor all His excellent ways."Father, please take this cup from me..."Jesus prayed up in the garden.But God full of love and mercy,He answered no to Him.I'm glad that God says no to us;To me and Jesus too.Sometimes His "nos" are really saying,"I love youYes, I do."

Lucinda Berry HillLuke 6:20-23

His Love is Extra-Large

Sitting quietly in His presence,My thoughts on God above,Focusing on His great power,On His mercy, and His love.His love is bigger than any problem,It's greater than any concern,More powerful than any pressure,Lasts longer than any storm.My heart is filled with peacefulness.My concerns seem to be null.When looking into God's caring eyesI find His love is in control.My problems seem to be growingBut His love is extra-large,And nothing compares to the comfortOf the love felt in His arms.His love is heavier than any burden,It's tougher than any task,It's bigger than any sin we makeAnd much stronger than any test.It's larger than any mountain of grief,Lasts longer than any storm.God's love is extra-largeAnd is greater than any concern.

Psalm 36:5-10Lucinda Berry Hill

How Sweet the Sound

Jesus. Jesus.How sweet is the sound.Jesus. Jesus.No better love is around.Sing it. Say it.Shout it to all.Jesus is love,His name says it all.

Hearken the soundYou make when you say,"Jesus is KingAnd He's here to stay."Lift up your voiceHis name like a song.Spread forth the joyOf Jesus our Lord.

Jesus. Jesus.How sweet is the sound.Jesus. Jesus.No better love is around.Sing it. Say it.Shout it to all.Jesus is love,His name says it all.

Philippians 2:5-11

Great is the Shepherd

Like a sheep, I wandered offBut my shepherd, He stood by.He never turnedHis back on me,But on me He kept His eye.He showed me patience through the timesThat I was lost from Him.He protected me.He provided me.His unfailing love would win.I heard Him as He called my name.He stretched His hand tome.I reached for Him He pulled me closeAnd my soul He washed it clean.Great is the shepherd who takes such careOf his flock of sheep.His love is true.His love it lasts.And my love I give to thee.

Show them Jesus

"Let the children come."Jesus wants the small ones near.

Let their simple faith embraceTheir Master's love so dear.Teach them of God's mercy,His kind, forgiving ways.Teach them of God's promiseOf eternal, peaceful days.Show them by exampleThe way He'd have us live.Show them of what's right and good;To care, and love, and give.Through thee troubled, worldly timesFret your heart no more.Know that children's eyes are on Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Keeping Good Thoughts

When we meditate on God,

On thoughts of peace and goodness,

Our hearts they are right with the Son.

When we think on negativity,

On anger, gloom, or worry,

We are meditating on sin, the evil one.

The thought of giving him

A place to dwell inside of me

Shudders me and makes me feel ashamed.

'Tis yet another reason

For keeping thoughts of goodness,

And not thought of selfishness or hate.

Let us not give into frustration,

Difficulties, or pride;

Let us keep from all negatives and sin.

Let us think as God would have us,

On what is good and right and loving,

Keeping our hearts and minds upon Him.

Keeping Good Thoughts

When we meditate on God,

On thoughts of peace and goodness,

Our hearts they are right with the Son.

When we think on negativity,

On anger, gloom, or worry,

We are meditating on sin, the evil one.

The thought of giving him

A place to dwell inside of me

Shudders me and makes me feel ashamed.

'Tis yet another reason

For keeping thoughts of goodness,

And not thought of selfishness or hate.

Let us not give into frustration,

Difficulties, or pride;

Let us keep from all negatives and sin.

Let us think as God would have us,

On what is good and right and loving,

Keeping our hearts and minds upon Him.

Keeping Good Thoughts

When we meditate on God,On thoughts of peace and goodness,Our hearts they are right with the Son.When we think on negativity,On anger, gloom, or worry,We are meditating on sin, the evil one.

The thought of giving himA place to dwell inside of meShudders me and makes me feel ashamed.'Tis yet another reasonFor keeping thoughts of goodness,And not thought of selfishness or hate.

Let us not give into frustration,Difficulties, or pride;Let us keep from all negatives and sin.Let us think as God would have us,On what is good and right and loving,Keeping our hearts and minds upon Him.

Often times I felt a sadnessHaving no place I could go.I felt there's no place I belonged.I felt lost and quite alone.But now when I've been pushed aside,I turn away and then,I see the one who loves me true,And loves me with no end.My God, my Father, has chosen me,Yes, me to be His child.He adopted me, He welcomed me,He embraced me with His arms.The joy I feel I can't explain;A peaceful, comfort from within.Once I felt I had no place,Then I found my place with Him.I found my place with Jesus,With His Father up above.I found my place in His family,And He's welcomed me with love.

Often times I felt a sadnessHaving no place I could go.I felt there's no place I belonged.I felt lost and quite alone.But now when I've been pushed aside,I turn away and then,I see the one who loves me true,And loves me with no end.My God, my Father, has chosen me,Yes, me to be His child.He adopted me, He welcomed me,He embraced me with His arms.The joy I feel I can't explain;A peaceful, comfort from within.Once I felt I had no place,Then I found my place with Him.I found my place with Jesus,With His Father up above.I found my place in His family,And He's welcomed me with love.

Often times I felt a sadnessHaving no place I could go.I felt there's no place I belonged.I felt lost and quite alone.But now when I've been pushed aside,I turn away and then,I see the one who loves me true,And loves me with no end.My God, my Father, has chosen me,Yes, me to be His child.He adopted me, He welcomed me,He embraced me with His arms.The joy I feel I can't explain;A peaceful, comfort from within.Once I felt I had no place,Then I found my place with Him.I found my place with Jesus,With His Father up above.I found my place in His family,And He's welcomed me with love.